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Thoughts on UFC 93 (17th Jan, Dublin)

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    #242
    Fozzy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,594 ✭✭✭Fozzy


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Palhares is rumoured to be on the card according to mmaweekly.com.


    I wonder if they'd stick him in with Denis Kang! A man can dream!

    Not gonna happen. Kang's already booked in a match

    Against Alan Belcher on the same card :pac:

    http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/?go=forum_framed.posts&forum=1&thread=1369566&page=1&pc=24

    At least, that's what the heavy rumour is. Might possibly end up on the January 31st card


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    #243
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Fozzy wrote: »
    Not gonna happen. Kang's already booked in a match

    Against Alan Belcher on the same card :pac:

    http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/?go=forum_framed.posts&forum=1&thread=1369566&page=1&pc=24

    At least, that's what the heavy rumour is. Might possibly end up on the January 31st card

    Well Kang did say in a recent interview that he's looking forward to not having to travel 15 hours to fight so maybe he'll be on the January 31st card.



    Just noticed Belcher "ttt"'d that thread! Really hope it's dublin now, not Vegas.

    Kang - Belcher would be an interesting fight. Would Kang shoot for a takedown i wonder?



    Ah, tis up on mmaweekly rumours now too! :) Delighted! Kang is one of my favourite fighters! He'll be sure to have some good tune for his entrance too! :D


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    #244
    shenanigans1982
    Registered Users Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭shenanigans1982


    Has anyone recieved their tickets for this yet?... I know it says they can arrive at least a couple of days before the event but normally when I order them for gigs or anything they arrive in a few days.


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    #245
    Charlie3dan
    Registered Users Posts: 661 ✭✭✭Charlie3dan


    Check your confirmation email you may have selected to print the tickets yourself (which was the default setting for me when I was ordering).


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    #246
    stevemc01
    Registered Users Posts: 237 ✭✭stevemc01


    MMA Weekly has confirmed that Belcher V Kang is scheduled for UFC 93. This card is starting to look very nice indeed.


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    #247
    JohnJericho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 254 ✭✭JohnJericho


    Pic of The O2!


    attachment.php?attachmentid=8497&stc=1&d=1224178687


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    #248
    muckwarrior
    Registered Users Posts: 4,044 ✭✭✭muckwarrior


    JohnJericho wrote: »
    Pic of The O2!


    attachment.php?attachmentid=8497&stc=1&d=1224178687

    Need to be logged in to view it.


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    #249
    Mossy Monk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    muckwarrior wrote: »
    Need to be logged in to view it.

    For anyone without a login

    http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=thepointsk1.jpg


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    #250
    Farhhra Qanima
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭Farhhra Qanima


    Do you guys think we will see Ortiz fight again, I am new to MMA and am developing an interest, I understand he is injured but if he recovers do you think he will be allowed back to UFC


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    #251
    Dan133269
    Registered Users Posts: 1,229 ✭✭✭Dan133269


    Farhhra Qanima wrote: »
    Do you guys think we will see Ortiz fight again, I am new to MMA and am developing an interest, I understand he is injured but if he recovers do you think he will be allowed back to UFC

    No unfortunately Tito is gone from the UFC, his fight against Lyoto Machida was his last. I don't think himself and Dana had a good relationship either. He was rumoured to be about to join EliteXC but now that they've gone belly up, god knows where he'll go. Class fighter though :)


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    #252
    Kazooie
    Registered Users Posts: 729 ✭✭✭Kazooie


    Dan133269 wrote: »
    No unfortunately Tito is gone from the UFC, his fight against Lyoto Machida was his last. I don't think himself and Dana had a good relationship either. He was rumoured to be about to join EliteXC but now that they've gone belly up, god knows where he'll go. Class fighter though :)

    Class fighter, but not a classy guy!;)


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    #253
    dunkamania
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,803 ✭✭✭dunkamania


    Dan133269 wrote: »
    I don't think himself and Dana had a good relationship either.

    http://www.mmaconvert.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/tito-ortiz-ufc84_weigh_in.jpg

    Just a little bit of an understatement :D


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    #254
    Farhhra Qanima
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭Farhhra Qanima


    I saw the fight with Ken Shamrock, he gave him a hiding! Did the row come from his differences from there, he was impressive when training the team for Ultimate Fighter, I would have thought they would be bigger than that - even if just for the cash!


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    #255
    bigslick
    Registered Users Posts: 992 ✭✭✭bigslick


    Mossy Monk wrote: »
    For anyone without a login

    http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=thepointsk1.jpg

    Looks like there isnt a bad seat in the house


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    #256
    ROC1977
    Closed Accounts Posts: 512 ✭✭✭ROC1977


    Best set in the house in front of the TV at home. I can drink and smoke watching the fights.

    Na really would have loved to go. But to soon after Xmas for me. Will be watching in envy at you all on the TV.

    Don't forget UFC 91 this Saturday night.


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    #257
    Fozzy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,594 ✭✭✭Fozzy


    Dan133269 wrote: »
    No unfortunately Tito is gone from the UFC, his fight against Lyoto Machida was his last. I don't think himself and Dana had a good relationship either. He was rumoured to be about to join EliteXC but now that they've gone belly up, god knows where he'll go. Class fighter though :)

    Tito will be back before the end of the year. Guaranteed :pac:


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    #258
    SuperWoody101
    Registered Users Posts: 1,632 ✭✭✭SuperWoody101


    Fozzy wrote: »
    Tito will be back before the end of the year. Guaranteed :pac:


    Agreed, Tito = $$$


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    #259
    Pride Fighter
    Registered Users Posts: 5,729 ✭✭✭Pride Fighter


    Fozzy wrote: »
    Tito will be back before the end of the year. Guaranteed :pac:

    I wonder if he could cut to middleweight? He would have a better chance there at getting a title IMO. He is the same height as Anderson Silva and he could be worthy of a title shot at that weight pretty quick, if Cote can get a shot so could Tito.


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    #260
    Vince135792003
    Registered Users Posts: 5,045 ✭✭✭Vince135792003


    Pride Fighter wrote: »
    I wonder if he could cut to middleweight? .

    Not a chance he will go to middle weight.


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    #261
    Fozzy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,594 ✭✭✭Fozzy


    Vince135792003 wrote: »
    Not a chance he will go to middle weight.

    He's after the money, not the competition

    I remember reading somewhere...can't remember where it was...that a big factor in Tito getting his recent back surgery done was because the contract that the UFC were offering him only had win bonuses and not PPV bonuses, like he used to get. If he kept fighting with a bad back, he could still generate those big PPV bonuses. But if most of his salary relies on him actually winning, he wants to make sure that he's in the absolute best condition that he can be

    I wouldn't put too much stock in that, but it would be hard to disprove if he re-signs with the UFC when he's healthy again and if his new contract doesn't have PPV bonuses


    I'm curious about what way a screen will be set up in The O2. I could see them putting up a giant screen above where the stage would usually be. But the people sitting with their backs to that could end up with the worst seats in the house then, especially if they're not much above cage level


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    #262
    shenanigans1982
    Registered Users Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭shenanigans1982


    Charlie3dan wrote: »
    Check your confirmation email you may have selected to print the tickets yourself (which was the default setting for me when I was ordering).

    First thing I checked:(.....guess I will have to wait til a week before like tey say....then hassle them for my tickets.

    And i think you will be right about the place of the screen Fozzy which will make it hard for a lot of the ringside people to see it.

    As for Tito, I think his best days are behind him and a lot of people are sick of the front he puts on...also think Silva would destroy him.


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    #263
    Wexler12
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭Wexler12


    Got my ticket:D Does anyone know when the rest of the card is being announced?


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    #264
    Maldini2706
    Registered Users Posts: 375 ✭✭Maldini2706


    According to MMA Junkie the rumoured fights are:

    * Dan Henderson vs. Rich Franklin
    * Mark Coleman vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
    * Marcus Davis vs. Chris Lytle
    * Alan Belcher vs. Denis Kang
    * Thomasz Drwal vs. Ivan Serati
    * Andre Gusmao vs. Antonio Mendes
    * Abdul Mohamed vs. TBA
    * Tom Egan vs. John Hathaway

    One or two more may be added to that over the next week or so, I'd expect an announcement before the end of the month.


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    #265
    ShagNastii
    Registered Users Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭ShagNastii


    Fromvert wrote: »
    Clay Guida vs Kurt Pellegrino is going to be on the card. This should be a pretty good fight.

    Someone said this and fingers really crossed, its happening.


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    #266
    ayatollah
    Registered Users Posts: 1,234 ✭✭✭ayatollah


    does anyone know if there are still tickets available??


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    #267
    SuperWoody101
    Registered Users Posts: 1,632 ✭✭✭SuperWoody101


    ayatollah wrote: »
    does anyone know if there are still tickets available??

    It's sold out, there are tickets for sale on Ebay and some of the members on this forum said you might be able to buy tickets at the door


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    #268
    rovert
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    In case if no one knows already this has been downgraded to free TV show:

    icfcmethodgetsb6baeeda1cd7.jpg


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    #269
    stevemc01
    Registered Users Posts: 237 ✭✭stevemc01


    rovert wrote: »
    In case if no one knows already this has been downgraded to free TV show:

    icfcmethodgetsb6baeeda1cd7.jpg

    No suprise there, nearly all the shows this side of the Atlantic have been freeview in the US, they just cant get the US audience to buy a PPV thats on at 3 in the afternoon eastern time and a few hours earlier on the west coast. they do show them later in the evening too, but noone is gonna pay for a PPV when they can get the results online prior to watching it.


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    #270
    rovert
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    stevemc01 wrote: »
    No suprise there, nearly all the shows this side of the Atlantic have been freeview in the US, they just cant get the US audience to buy a PPV thats on at 3 in the afternoon eastern time and a few hours earlier on the west coast. they do show them later in the evening too, but noone is gonna pay for a PPV when they can get the results online prior to watching it.

    Actually Ive seen more flip floping on whether this will be a PPV or not.


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    #271
    unknown13
    Registered Users Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    rovert wrote: »
    Actually Ive seen more flip floping on whether this will be a PPV or not.

    It probably be a PPV to piss off Affliction


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